Thermo Scientific Jewett Pass-Thru BBR55D-2A Series Owner's manual

Thermo Scientific
Jewett® Pass-Thru 
Blood Bank Refrigerators
Installation and Operation
326629H01 Revision B June 2014

© 2014 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved.
IMPORTANT Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in damage to
the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance.
CAUTION All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel.
Material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject to
change without notice. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. In
no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising from or related to the use of this
manual.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2 Inspection for Damage.........................................................2-5
Chapter 3 Operating Standards ........................................................... 3-7
Packing List ............................................................................ 3-7
Chapter 4 Installation............................................................................ 4-9
Safety Instructions................................................................... 4-9
Location.................................................................................. 4-9
Wiring .................................................................................. 4-11
Chapter 5 Operation........................................................................... 5-13
Initial Startup........................................................................ 5-13
Performance.......................................................................... 5-13
Defrost............................................................................... 5-13
Chapter 6 Installation and Removal of Drawers ............................. 6-15
Mounting Drawer Slides ....................................................... 6-15
Installation............................................................................ 6-16
Removal................................................................................ 6-17
Chapter 7 Hinge and Latch Adjustment........................................... 7-19
Hinge Adjustment................................................................. 7-19
Latch and Strike Adjustment................................................. 7-20
Chapter 8 Maintenance ....................................................................... 8-21
Gasket Maintenance.............................................................. 8-21
Condenser Maintenance ....................................................... 8-22
Bulb Maintenance................................................................. 8-23
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting ................................................................. 9-29
Chapter 10 Accessories........................................................................ 10-33

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Introduction
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This product is a complete packaged unit ready to operate when plugged
into an electrical source. It is not necessary to have a refrigeration
serviceman set the unit in operation. The unit has been tested prior to
shipment. Read all the instructions before proceeding with installation.
In this manual and on labels attached to this product, the words
WARNING and CAUTION mean the following:
WARNING A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or damage to the equipment.
WARNING The electrical hazard symbol to the left indicates situations
with dangerous voltages and a potential for electric shock.
WARNING A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury.
Before installing, using or maintaining this product, please be sure to read
this manual and product warning labels carefully. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause this product to malfunction, which could result in
injury or damage.

Introduction
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Below are important safety precautions that apply to this product:
• Use this product only in the way described in the product literature and
in this manual. Before using it, verify that this product is suitable for its
intended use.
• Do not modify system components, especially the controller. Use OEM
exact replacement equipment or parts. Before use, confirm that the
product has not been altered in any way.
• Your unit must be properly grounded in conformity with national and
local electrical codes. Never connect the unit to overloaded power
sources.
• Disconnect the unit from all power sources before cleaning or
performing other maintenance on the product or its controls.
The following symbols are used in caution, warning and informational
labels attached to the unit:

Inspection for Damage
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Chapter 2 Inspection for Damage
At delivery, examine the exterior for physical damage while the carrier’s
representative is present. If exterior damage is present, carefully unpack and
inspect the unit and all accessories for damage.
If unit or accessories have been damaged in shipping place a damage claim
with the carrier.
If there is no exterior damage, unpack and inspect the equipment within five
days of delivery. If you find any damage, keep the packing materials and
immediately report the damage to the carrier. Do not return goods to the
manufacturer without written authorization. When submitting a claim for
shipping damage, request that the carrier inspect the shipping container and
equipment.

Inspection for Damage
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Operating Standards
Packing List
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Chapter 3 Operating Standards
The refrigerators described in this manual are classified for use as stationary
equipment in a Pollution Degree 2 and Over voltage Category II
environment.
These units are designed to operate under the following conditions:
• Indoor use
• Altitude up to 2000m
• Main supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed 10% of the nominal
voltage
Electrical Specifications:
Model Voltage Frequency Current
BBR55D-1B 120 V 60 HZ 12 A
BBR55D-2A* 230 V 50 HZ 6.1 A
BBR25D-1B 120 V 60 HZ 9 A
BBR25D-2A* 230 V 50 HZ 4.5 A
* Not CE marked
Packing List Inside the refrigerator is a bag containing:
• This manual
Intended Use of the Jewett Pass-Thru Blood Bank Refrigeration System
The Jewett Pass-Thru Blood Bank models described in this manual are high
performance units which can be used for research and in situations that
directly support medical applications. When the Jewett Pass-Thru Blood
Bank models are used to support a medical application/s, it is an accessory
to a medical device and is therefore considered as a medical device in its own
right by the regulatory body (e.g.FDA).

Operating Standards
Packing List
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This product is intended for use:
• As cold storage in research use.
• As a medical device for diagnostic use (storage of samples not intended
to be re-introduced to the human body).
• As a medical device for blood component storage use and possible
re-introduction to the human body.
Registration: This medical application is considered a Class I medical device
by the FDA. This product is classified as product code - KSE, regulation
number 864.9700 and is considered device class 1, 510(K) exempt.

Installation
Safety Instructions
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Chapter 4 Installation
Safety Instructions • Only plug into a grounded outlet
• Do not remove ground prong
• Do not use a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter
• Do not use an extension cord
• Disconnect power before servicing
• Do not operate with any panels or parts removed
Location 1. Measure all doorways and passageways for clearance before moving
cabinet. These units will pass through a standard 30" x 84” door
opening.
2. Inspect the interior, exterior and mechanical equipment for special
instruction tags fastened at various points.
3. Move the unit into the desired location. Make sure the bottom is
evenly supported and the floor is level. Thin shims under the points
of rest can be used to equalize the distribution of weight. If the
cabinet sets on an uneven floor, a slight rocking or vibration might
result when the condensing unit is set in operation.

Installation
Location
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4. For Installation requirement, remove the top cage and route the
power cord out through the appropriate cord port. Make sure to
install the plastic bushing around the cord to prevent cord to metal
contact (Refer to the image below).
Note
• Do not position the equipment in direct sunlight, near heating diffusers,
radiators, or other sources of heat. The ambient temperature range at
the location must be 59°F to 90°F (15°C to 32°C).
Explosion Hazard
• Do not store flammable materials close to the refrigerator as fire,
explosion or death may result.
• Do not store flammable materials in the refrigerator as fire, explosion or
death may result.

Installation
Wiring
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Wiring CAUTION Operation under electrical conditions other than those
specified on the dataplate will cause permanent damage to the mechanism.
The data plate is located inside the refrigerator at the top of the right hand
wall.
Before connecting your refrigerator to a power source, be sure to check the
dataplate for correct voltage. Standard NEMA plugs are provided with all
units.
WARNING For personal safety and trouble-free operation, this unit must
be properly grounded before it is used. Failure to ground the equipment
may cause personal injury or damage to the equipment. Always conform to
the National Electrical Code and local codes. Do not connect unit to already
overloaded power lines.
Always connect the equipment to a dedicated (separate) circuit. Electrical
codes require fuse or circuit breaker protection for branch circuit
conductors. Use a dedicated branch circuit breaker and time delay fuses for
#12 AWG circuits.
CAUTION Do not use an outlet that can be turned off by a switch.

Installation
Wiring
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Operation
Initial Startup
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Chapter 5 Operation
Initial Startup • Make sure that the unit is free of all wood or cardboard shipping
materials, both inside and outside.
• Plug unit into a power outlet on a dedicated circuit.
• Turn unit off using power switch before unplugging or servicing.
• Allow unit to reach operating temperature before storing contents.
Performance The refrigerator is factory preset to operate within a +2 °C to +4 °C
temperature range.
The refrigerator temperature will be shown on the digital display at the top
of the unit.
Defrost The defrosting process initiates automatically in response to a built-in timer.
All models are set for one defrost cycle every 1 hour. The maximum length
of the defrost cycle is 15 minutes. The cycle terminates automatically if
during defrost the evaporator coil temperature exceeds +4°C.
Note
• All models have been provided with an electric condensate evaporator
located at the cabinet bottom. Periodic cleaning of the condensate pan
will ensure proper operation. Refer to image below for location of
condensate pan.

Condensate Pan
Operation
Performance
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Installation and Removal of Drawers
Mounting Drawer Slides
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Chapter 6 Installation and Removal
of Drawers
Mounting Drawer
Slides 1. Push into slots in rear standard as shown in Step # 1. Make certain
that the opposite drawer slides are in the same slots in the opposite
standards.
2. Push into slots in front standard and press down. If necessary, tap
into place.

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Installation
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Installation 1. Place drawer on top of slides and push into rear stops.
2. Align slot on lever with the tabs on the drawer slide. Push lever
down to lock in place.
Lever

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Removal
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Removal 1. Lift lever up to unlock drawer from the drawer slides.
2. Lift front of drawer up and pull clear of slides.
Lever

Installation and Removal of Drawers
Removal
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